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A jury in Alabama awarded former Crimson Tide forward Kai Spears $9.25 million after finding The New York Times liable for a 2023 story that falsely placed him at the scene of a fatal shooting, a case that reshaped his reputation and career.
A federal jury in Alabama has found The New York Times liable for defaming former University of Alabama basketball star Kai Spears, awarding him $9.25 million in damages after a false story placed him at the scene of a deadly shooting.
A civil jury found The New York Times responsible for defamation after a story incorrectly linked Kai Spears to a 2023 shooting near the University of Alabama. The verdict, which includes a $9.25 million damages award, follows a correction by the newspaper and testimony from sports writer Billy Witz.
A civil jury in Alabama has awarded former Crimson Tide walk‑on Kai Spears $9.25 million after finding that The New York Times defamed him by claiming he was present at a 2023 shooting that left a young woman dead.
A Alabama basketball alumnus prevailed in a defamation case after the Times incorrectly placed him in a deadly car incident, sparking a legal battle and public criticism.
Former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears has sued The New York Times for defamation and false‑light claims after a report incorrectly placed him at the scene of a deadly shooting. The case, scheduled for trial on August 10, raises questions about editorial oversight and the use of anonymous sources in sports coverage.
Kai Spears, a former Alabama basketball player, alleges that a New York Times report falsely placed him at the scene of a fatal shooting, sparking a legal battle that could reshape how sports stories are sourced and edited.